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Three-year-old Jonathan saw fireworks that were repeatedly followed by loud fear-producing explosive sounds.The mere sight of fireworks first began to trigger a learned fear reaction in Jonathan during the process of
A) spontaneous recovery.
B) extinction.
C) discrimination.
D) acquisition.
Fireworks
Pyrotechnic devices that produce visual and auditory effects for entertainment purposes.
Fear Reaction
An emotional response to perceived threats or danger, often characterized by feelings of anxiety, increased heart rate, and a variety of physiological changes preparing the body for fight or flight.
Acquisition
The learning phase during which a response is established, or the gaining of knowledge, skills, or objects through various means.
- Detail the processes involved in acquisition, extinction, spontaneous recovery, and generalization in the context of classical conditioning.
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Learning Objectives
- Detail the processes involved in acquisition, extinction, spontaneous recovery, and generalization in the context of classical conditioning.
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